The rind and seeds of watermelon are usually considered inedible, bland, and tasteless, so they are often discarded. However, in traditional Chinese medicine, the rind and seeds of watermelon are actually used as a medicinal herb called Qua bi. The dried rind and seeds of watermelon are used to relieve heat and thirst, treat fever and thirst, urinary difficulty, urinary pain, and mouth ulcers. Even the seeds of watermelon are a useful medicinal herb that is commonly used to treat intestinal parasites in young children.
How does watermelon rind benefit the skin
Watermelon rind contains a high water content and various vitamins, providing good moisturization. You can thinly slice fresh watermelon rind and use it as a facial mask by applying it evenly all over your face. This type of mask soothes the skin, provides moisture and nutrients, and can effectively revive sunburned skin. You can use watermelon rind as a substitute for cucumber.
Watermelon rind helps fight oxidation, keeps the cells fresh, and is less likely to attract bacteria when applied, as it has low sugar content. Watermelon rind is also edible, although it is usually considered tasteless and not delicious. If you juice or make a smoothie, you can blend the rind along with the flesh of the watermelon. This not only prevents waste but also enhances the nutritional value for the body. To help tighten pores and make the skin smoother and more radiant, you can refrigerate the watermelon rind and gently rub it on your face to nourish the skin and tighten the pores.
Watermelon rind can also be made into a refreshing and unique dish that is great for quenching thirst and preventing boredom during the summer. You can julienne the watermelon rind like other vegetable salads, such as papaya salad or pickled cucumber, to supplement nutrients and create a new dish for your family. This is a very refreshing dish.
If the rind and seeds of watermelon are dried and preserved, they can be used gradually to make watermelon tea. You can brew them with hot water to create refreshing cups of tea.
The seeds of watermelon can also be dried and used together with the rind and seeds. Women who have excessive menstrual flow, long periods, or irregular menstruation can drink tea made from watermelon seeds and rind to reduce these conditions. Finely ground watermelon seeds can also be consumed to help treat intestinal parasites, and improve the effectiveness of digestion.
